be first

Example Sentences

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It’s meant to be first in a new category of emotionally intelligent robots, trained to respond appropriately to our tone of voice, body language and overall vibe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“In 10 years, everybody’s going to do this. California should just be first, because we’re the technology hub of the world,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"We like America to be first, and that seems to be the glue that holds everybody together," he says.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"We want to influence government, I'm not going to be first minister on the eighth of May."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

One of us will be first; the other, second.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes